Australia achieved a historic victory over India in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, completing the match in just two-and-a- half days, marking it as the Shortest Test Match between the two teams in terms of balls bowled. The match concluded on December 8, 2024, at the Adelaide Oval, with Australia winning by 10 Wickets, leveling the series at1-1.
The second Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval on December 8, 2024, became the shortest completed Test Match in history between the two teams, lasting just 1,031 balls.
Match Summary
. Day 1 – India struggled to post 180 runs in their first innings, with notable contributions from Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
. Day 2 – Australia dominated, scoring 337 runs 140 runs off 141 balls. India ended Day 2 at 128 for 5, trailing by 29 runs.
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. Day 3 – India was bowled out for 175 runs in their second innings, with Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scoring with 42 runs Australia required just 19 runs to win, which they achieved in only 3.2 overs without losing a wicket.
Lead Performers
Australia
. Travis Head – He scored 140 off 141 balls, playing a pivotal role in building a substantial lead.
. Mitchell Starc –Took 8 Wickets across both innings, showcasing his prowess with the pink ball.
. Pat Cummins – Took 5 Wickets for 57 runs and led the bowling attack effectively.
India
. Nitish Kumar Reddy – Scored 42 runs in both innings but lacked support from other batsmen.
Historical Context
This match not only reflects Australia’s dominance in pink-ball Tests but also highlights India’s struggles, particularly their batting collapse which saw them survive only 81 over across both innings, illustrating a stark contrast to their performance in previous matches.